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600,000+ members
Union members in NSW are paid more,
get better conditions and
receive greater protections at work.

60+ unions
Unions NSW is the peak body,
representing affiliated unions
across almost every industry in NSW.

150 years
Workers have been organising,
educating and fighting for their
rights at Sydney Trades Hall since 1895.

Latest Campaign

Why are NSW nurses and midwives on strike? Hundreds of nurses and midwives will stop work next week to take part in a mass meeting of NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members, furious at the NSW government’s failure to address the urgent need for shift by shift staffing ratios. Read more

Jobs worth fighting for: Five ideas to reform Australian workplaces Unions NSW is bringing together unions, employers, civil society and governments to address the nation’s shared economic challenges and some of the most pressing issues in our workplaces. Read more

COVID and work: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Employers must do everything they can to protect workers from COVID-19. Here are the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 at work. Read more